Starting March 18, Oman Air Cargo will add fuel surcharges and war risk surcharges to its global cargo network. The official reason given is straightforward: volatile jet fuel prices and rising insurance and security costs in high-risk areas of the Middle East.
How to collect this time?
- War risk surchargeCharged per kilogram based on the chargeable weight on the master waybill.
- Fuel SurchargeAdjusted weekly based on Gulf Coast Jet A1 fuel prices in the United States.
- Scope of applicationCargo originating from, destined for, or transiting through the Oman Air Cargo network may be affected.
This is not a one-off, temporary measure. The official statement clearly indicates that both surcharges will be continuously reviewed and adjusted based on factors such as fuel prices, insurance costs, and market conditions.
Direct impact on shippers
If you already ship via air freight to the Middle East or the Gulf region, these surcharges will likely push up your quote. This is especially true for shipments charged by weight; the larger the weight of a single shipment, the more significant the additional cost. Another easily overlooked point is that fuel surcharges are adjusted weekly, so a price confirmed today may be different if the shipment is made a few days later.
CZL Reminder
- Don't just look at the base freight cost when quoting air freight prices to the Middle East.We need to clarify the fuel and war risk items separately.
- Lock in the price as much as possible before shipping.Especially for heavy, low-profit goods.
- If customers are still comparing prices, they can also check other carriers or transshipment options to avoid discovering that additional charges exceed the budget just before shipment.
- CZL can also be used before shipping.Freight InquiryandAdditional Fee InquiryMake a cost estimate for the page.